Respiratory tract infection treatment market is expected to exhibit exponential growth over the forecast period due to rising pollution which in turn increasing the cases of respiratory tract infection. According to a National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 2013 in the U.S., 25% people are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection due to pollution and it is the most common reason for patients to visit the doctors.

Various research organizations are developing novel lung therapies for the treatment of critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). For instance, scientists at Draper Laboratory are using unique manufacturing techniques and chip technology to precisely mimic blood vessels in the lungs, to treat patients with lung failure.

Moreover, asthma is one of the prime conditions leading to respiratory diseases, which are characterized by recurring attacks of panting and wheezing. The severity and frequency of asthma varies according to individual.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015, 25 million people (1 in 13) in the U.S. were suffering from asthma. Furthermore, 6.2 million people below the age of 18 years suffered from asthma.

Increasing approval of new drugs by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also expected to propel the overall market growth during the forecast period. For instance, in November 2017, US FDA approved Fasenra (Benralizumab) manufacture by AstraZeneca, a respiratory biologic for the patients with severe asthma aged 12 years and older, and with an eosinophilic phenotype.

Key Takeaways of the Respiratory Tract Infection Treatment Market:

The global respiratory tract infection treatment market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period (2018 – 2026), owing to continuous technological advancements and increasing incidence of respiratory diseases

Among drug class, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS) segment is projected to grow at a higher pace over the forecast period, owing to easy availability of these drugs under Over the Counter (OTC) products at low price